Collider has published a ranked list of the 15 best techno-thriller films, a genre the outlet says has evolved alongside real-world advances in computers and communication since Hollywood's Golden Age. Writer Liam Gaughan argues that many landmark entries in the genre emerged when filmmakers pushed the boundaries of what was possible on screen, and that while some of the technology depicted has dated, the strongest films remain thrilling and well made regardless.

The list opens at number 15 with 1992's "Sneakers," starring Robert Redford, praised for its nostalgic take on hacking and the surveillance state, followed by 1982's "Tron" at number 14 for its prescient look at video game culture and corporate control, and 2018's "Upgrade" at number 13 for its revenge-driven take on technological overreach. The piece continues counting down further entries towards the number one pick, framing each film's approach to emerging or speculative technology as central to its ranking.